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Antigoon

Canada·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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Antigoon arrives in the glass pale golden and crowned with a towering head that signals vigour. The nose carries herbal hop notes alongside fruity yeast esters—a signal of the Belgian strain at work. In the mouth, this 9% strength beer deceives with a dry, crisp character that feels lighter than its alcohol suggests. The esters weave through a clean, herbaceous frame, creating a beer that sits between aperitif snap and warming depth. At full strength, it rewards a slow pour and a patient glass on an evening when you want presence without heaviness.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
BC Beer Awards
Belgian Strong Ale
Silver · 2024
Canada Beer Cup
Golden Belgian Strong Ales
★Bronze — BC Beer Awards (Belgian Strong Ale)
★Silver — Canada Beer Cup (Golden Belgian Strong Ales)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalfruityclean
herbal
fruity
clean
yeasty
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced herbal hop character—grassy and resinous—layered with fruity esters characteristic of Belgian yeast strains.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Antigoon

◎ Appearance

Antigoon presents a pale golden hue that glows with transparency in the glass. A towering, robust head crowns the pour, displaying excellent retention and fine carbonation that sustains throughout. The lacing clings persistently to the glass walls, evidence of the beer's structure and protein content.

pale goldenexcellent head retentionfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced herbal hop character—grassy and resinous—layered with fruity esters characteristic of Belgian yeast strains. Subtle spice notes emerge beneath, alongside a clean, crisp maltiness that frames the aromatic profile. The overall impression is one of balance and restraint, inviting closer inspection.

herbal hopsBelgian yeast estersspice notescrisp malts

◐ Taste

The palate arrives crisp and dry, with a clean entry that belies the 9% alcohol strength. Herbal bitterness and fruity esters weave throughout the mid-palate, supported by a light, dextrinous body that never becomes cloying. Spice and yeast complexity develop in the middle third, creating a multi-layered drinking experience that remains refreshing and composed.

dry and crispherbal-fruity balancelight bodyyeast complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and enduring, with herbal bitterness lingering pleasantly without harshness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, fading to a gentle spice note that invites the next sip.

dry, lingeringherbal faderefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
86
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Strong Golden Ale

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